The Gift
Temple of Void Lyrics

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Upon your doorstep sat a mortifying piece Tightly
Packaged parcel Wrapped neatly with care Initially
Innocuous but upon a closer glance Wear and much
Depreciation And lacking a return address?
Who could have sent this?
As you bring the box inside and tear away the moldy tape
And twine the gift reveals its grisly image A grotesque
Visage made of bone A human skull No explanation

But with features that are oddly familiar You feel
An eerie sense of dread As you run your fingers along
Its calcified structure Pulling open the jaws only to
Find the teeth match your own Denial
Sets in This cannot be You're still alive
Within your home Was this sent from the future?
Or just some morbid trick?
As you peer into the empty sockets

You can only guess how long until
It's your turn to be the one on the inside looking out?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Temple of Void's song "The Gift" describe a disturbing scenario where the singer receives a mysterious package at their doorstep, which initially seems innocuous but turns out to contain a gruesome gift - a human skull. As the singer examines the gift more closely, they discover that the skull has features that are eerily similar to their own, leading to a sense of dread and denial. The song leaves the listener with the unsettling thought that they too could be the next recipient of such a macabre gift.

The imagery in the lyrics of "The Gift" is both vivid and disturbing, making it a powerful commentary on the fragility of life and the inevitability of death. The lyrics suggest that death is always lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike unexpectedly. The gift, which is a symbol of death, is presented in a way that is intriguing at first but soon becomes ominous as its true nature is revealed. The juxtaposition of innocence and horror creates a chilling effect that is sure to leave an impression on listeners.

Overall, "The Gift" is a haunting and thought-provoking song that asks us to confront our mortality and contemplate the fragility of life. Its vivid imagery and powerful lyrics make it a standout track on Temple of Void's album and a must-listen for fans of doom metal.

Line by Line Meaning

Upon your doorstep sat a mortifying piece
A horrifying object was found at your home's door

Tightly packaged parcel wrapped neatly with care
It was a tightly wrapped package that was carefully put together

Initially innocuous but upon a closer glance Wear and much depreciation
Initially it appeared harmless, but it was later revealed to be old and damaged

And lacking a return address? Who could have sent this?
There was no sender's address, leaving the recipient confused about the sender's identity

As you bring the box inside and tear away the moldy tape And twine the gift reveals its grisly image
After opening the package, a gruesome picture was revealed

A grotesque visage made of bone A human skull No explanation But with features that are oddly familiar
It was a human skull that seemed recognizable, but there was no explanation for it

You feel An eerie sense of dread As you run your fingers along Its calcified structure Pulling open the jaws only to Find the teeth match your own
A sense of fear overcomes you as you touch the skull's hard surface, and then you find that the teeth belong to you

Denial Sets in This cannot be You're still alive
You start to think it's not possible since you're still alive

Within your home Was this sent from the future? Or just some morbid trick?
You wonder if the package was sent from the future or if it's just a cruel joke

As you peer into the empty sockets You can only guess how long until It's your turn to be the one on the inside looking out?
As you stare into the skull's empty eye sockets, you can only speculate when it's your turn to be like the skull

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